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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 686.76, 1,029.33 and 361.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 686.76, 1,029.33 and 361.95 is: 542.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    686.76 : 1,029.33 = 361.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    686.76/1,029.33 = 361.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    686.76x = 1,029.33 × 361.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    686.76x = 372,565.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,565.99/686.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.50

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